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Contact usWALK THIS WAYDonna Mancini won firstplace in her age categoryin the recent CincinnatiFlying Pig Marathon.Full story, A2

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Mariemont is expecting to runa $161,000 deficit in next year’sbudget despite higher than ex-pected tax revenue this year.

Clerk Tony Borgerding said atthe June 25 budget hearing thatthe village is receiving about 12percent more income and real es-tate tax revenue this year, much

of the boost because of recentresidential developments and on-going construction work.

Even with some revenue in-creasing, Mariemont will loserevenue from the state’s inheri-tance tax and cuts to the localgovernment fund disburse-ments. That funding cut, com-bined with expected increases insalaries, benefits, the trash con-tract cost and other operationalexpenses, will put Mariemont indeficit spending mode through2016, according to budget docu-ments.

Borgerding said he built in anaverage salary increase of 1.5percent for 2013 because employ-ees agreed to forgo a pay raisethis year, and the costs for bene-fits such as health insurance arealso expected to increase. Salaryand benefits account for roughly72 percent of village expenses.

“We have more expenses andless income in 2013 … and fromthere it keeps going down anddown and down,” he said. “We’reeating into our surplus in the nextfew years.”

If spending cuts aren’t made

or revenue doesn’t increase, Bor-gerding said the village’s reservefund – projected to be about $1.1million at the end of 2012 – willcontinue to drop significantly inthe next few years. That balancedips below $1 million in 2013, andit declines to $500,000 by 2016.

But Mayor Dan Policastrocontends that Mariemont is stillin good shape and officials shouldre-examine budget issues in 2014.

“You really can’t do anythingright now because you don’t knowhow the economy is going to be –it could be roaring or it could be

horrible again,” he said. “In thelast 20 years we’ve never lookedbetter and I’m not going to try tosqueeze the citizens for moremoney. Right now, we’re doingfine as far as I’m concerned.”

Councilman Cortney Scheeserdisagreed and said the budgetforecast “looks awful” and thesefigures show the village is ex-pected to spend $161,000 morenext year than it brings in to itscoffers.

“Let’s use (this forecast) asour impetus to act in 2013 and dobusiness differently,” he said.

Mariemont projecting deficit in 2013But mayor says nowis not time to panicBy Lisa [email protected]

MADISONVILLE — After a hia-tus, the Madisonville Blooms gar-den tour will return this year.

The event will be from 12:30-4p.m. Sunday, July 15. The self-guided tour will start at the cor-ner of Madison Road and WhetselAvenue.

Eight different Madisonvillegardens will be featured.

“We picked some that were fa-vorites in the past and new onesas well,” said Marcia Perez Rich-ardson, co-chairwoman of theMadisonville BeautificationCommittee.

The garden tour is a fundrais-

er for the Beautification Commit-tee, which is sponsoring theevent.

Proceeds will go toward plant-ing flowers and maintaining theflower pots in the business dis-trict.

Richardson said a variety ofgardens will be featured, includ-ing a Japanese-style garden and abutterfly garden.

“It’s a chance to see what theneighbors are doing,” said RuthAnn Busald, who serves on theMadisonville Community Coun-cil.

The garden of Busald’s broth-er, Bob, will be among those fea-tured on the tour.

Bob’s garden not only includes

the traditional tomatoes, carrotsand peppers, but also grapes,which he uses to make wine.

“The backyard gardens havebecome more popular,” said Bu-sald, adding his grape arbors maybe something of a novelty on thetour.

Busald said samples of winehe has prepared will be available.

Tickets are $10. Advancetickets are available at FrenchRendez-vous, 6124 MadisonRoad.

Tickets will also be availablethe day of the tour at the Madisonand Whetsel location, wheremaps will also be provided.

For information, call 226-6264.

The garden and grape arbors of Madisonville resident Bob Busald, which he uses to make wine, will beamong those featured on the upcoming Madisonville Blooms garden tour. FORREST SELLERS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Garden tour set to returnMadisonville’s green thumbs on display July 15

By Forrest [email protected]

An upcoming fundraiserwill provide an opportunity toget in step for charity.

The Relay for Life, a majorfundraiser for of the AmericanCancer Society, will be from 3p.m. Saturday, July14, to 9 a.m.Sunday, July 15, at the OakleyRecreation Center field andtrack, 3882 Paxton Ave.

Relays are conducted na-tionally and internationallythroughout the year.

Although several Relay forLife events have been orga-nized in the Tristate this is thefirst time the event has been inthe Oakley and Hyde Parkarea.

“I like how it is such a grass-roots event and brings thecommunity together,” said Mt.Washington resident CarryeJenkins, a co-chairwoman ofthe Relay for Life of HydePark-Oakley.

In addition to the walk/run,the event will feature a varietyof other activities.

It’s almost like a festival,said Missy Greenwell, a WhiteOak resident and a Relay forLife planning committee mem-ber.

Individual teams will havetheir own fundraising activ-ities during the event. Thesecan range from bake sales tocornhole tournaments.

Local musicians will also

perform.This is the sixth Relay for

Life Greenwell has participat-ed in. She said she was inspiredto get involved when her hus-band, a cancer survivor, wasdiagnosed with cancer in 2005.

“I really like seeing all thesurvivors come out (to thisevent),” she said.

The event will kick off withan opening ceremony and cele-bration of cancer survivorsand caregivers. A luminariaceremony is also planned atdusk.

For information, visit thewebsitewww.relayforlife.org/hypo orcall 824-6108.

Charity event iscoming to HydePark/OakleyRelay for Life tohelp fight cancerBy Forrest [email protected]

Missy Greenwell, left, andCarrye Jenkins are helpingorganize the upcoming Relayfor Life of Hyde Park-Oakley.They are standing next to theOakley Recreation Center trackand field where the event willbe conducted. FORREST SELLERS/THE

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HYDE PARK — DonnaMancini takes a recentvictory in stride.

Mancini, a resident ofHyde Park, won first placein her age category in therecent Cincinnati FlyingPig Marathon.

“I (had) to make sureand pass all those little oldladies,” joked Mancini,who turned 79 June 20.

Just weeks earlier, shehad received a trophy forbeing the oldest partici-pant in the Cincinnati Go-rilla Run.

“I was absolutelyshocked,” said Manciniabout her achievement inthe Flying Pig Marathon.

It wasn’t until she hadaccessed the website forthe marathon that she shefound out she had won. Shereceived the award sever-al days later.

“For one thing I hadn’ttrained this year,” shesaid.

Mancini and her hus-band, Nick, have beenwalking regularly for 20years following their re-tirements.

They walk three miles aday, every day no matterwhat the weather, saidMancini.

During the last fewyears, though, Mancinisaid she cut back to help asister, who had health is-sues.

She decided to try theFlying Pig Marathon in2010. “I just wanted to dosomething different,” shesaid.

Competing in the 5Krace, she got second placethe first year she partici-

pated. Her time last yearwas unknown. In the midstof the race, Mancini losther monitor chip.

This year she achievedher best time clocking in atslightly more than 46 min-utes.

Her secret to success?

“You just have to keepmoving,” she said. “Stayactive and keep moving.”

Mancini is alreadylooking ahead to the nextrace and beyond.

“I just want to get to(the) age 80 category,” shesaid.

Hyde Park seniorwalks into a victory

Hyde Park senior Donna Mancini, 79, holds awards she haswon in the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathons. This year sheachieved first place in the 5K for her age group. FORREST

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traffic light and cross-walk at the intersectionof Wooster Pike and Bel-mont Avenue, on thewestern edge of the vil-lage near the border withFairfax.

The study would costtaxpayers approximately$19,000 and council is ex-pected to vote on whetheror not to pursue the studyJune 25.

Many residents at theJune 19 committee meet-ing spoke in favor of boththe new traffic signal andthe crosswalk.

Natalie Barnes, wholives on Park Lane, saidshe is in favor of both thestudy and adding a trafficlight because it wouldlikely slow down traffic.Barnes’ son will be at-tending the new juniorhigh in Fairfax and shesaid it would be safer forhim to cross at BelmontAvenue if there was atraffic signal, rather thanriding a bike down Woos-ter Pike to WattersonRoad.

Nick Hautman, wholives on Settle Road, alsosupports the study andthe new signal. “It’s near-ly impossible to make aleft turn (from Belmont)to go into the village,” hesaid. Hautman, who alsorides the Metro bus, saidthe traffic makes it in-

Mariemont officialsare expected take thefirst step toward install-ing a new traffic signal onWooster Pike.

The Economic Devel-opment and Zoning Com-mittee on June 19 recom-mended moving forwardwith a study that will ana-lyze traffic patterns todetermine the need for a

credibly difficult to finda safe time to cross thestreet when he departsthe bus in the evening.

But not everyone,however, agreed that anew traffic signal was agood idea.

Sara Moore, who liveson Wooster Pike near theintersection with Bel-mont Avenue, said hav-ing a traffic signal therewould impact her abilityto get in and out of herdriveway.

“What you’re propos-ing would put a trafficlight directly in front ofmy house,” she said. “Theonly thing that allows meto get out (of my drive-way) is the traffic flow.”

Moore also said a newtraffic light would createa continuous stream ofheadlights coming inthrough her front win-dow.

“I’m concerned aboutthe additional traffic andif it’s going to impede myview,” she said.

“To me, it’s a waste ofmoney.”

Several residents whospoke at a June 6 emer-gency council meetingquestioned whether thetraffic signal, crosswalkor even the study wasneeded, while othersthought the plan was agood idea.

New Wooster traffic signal?

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Towne Properties willreceive grants and loansfrom the city of Cincinnatito develop a 76-unit apart-ment complex in Colum-bia Tusculum.

The city’s Budget andFinance Committee June25 approved several ordi-nances related to the DeltaFlats project on the north-west corner of ColumbiaParkway and Delta Ave-nue.

Two of the ordinancesrelated to the project allo-cate the $1.3 million fromthe city – a $650,000 grantto help pay for site im-provements and geotech-nical expenses plus a$650,000 loan to help payfor other constructioncosts.

The project has gener-ated a buzz in the past

month with several resi-dents questioning the pro-posed design and how itfits within the historicneighborhood. TowneProperties, which is devel-oping the Delta Flats pro-ject with Al. Neyer, Inc.,has been working with Co-lumbia Tusculum resi-dents to come up with amore agreeable design.

Cynthia Walker, one ofthe residents who spokeout against the proposeddesign earlier this year,said at the June 25 com-mittee meeting that thedevelopers are re-examin-ing the facade to achievemore vertical rhythmwhile unifying andstrengthening the detailsalong the windows androof lines.

“We do support DeltaFlats ... and have faith thatTowne Properties will con-tinue to work with us and

finalize the design so it fitsnicely within the commu-nities and the buildingsthat are nearby,” Colum-bia Tusculum CommunityCouncil President MattAckermann said at theJune 25 meeting.

Towne Properties Man-aging Partner Arn Bortzsaid the company plans tofollow through with itspromises to modify the de-sign to fit with nearbybuildings.

“The discussions onthis have related to itemsthat are not budget-bust-ers and can easily be ac-commodated within thebudget,” he said.

Despite assurancesfrom Towne Propertiesthat the design would fitwell in the area, not all res-idents are convinced thatwill come to fruition. Da-vid Lyman said he is stillskeptical that the design

updates to Delta Flats willcomplement other histori-cal homes and buildings inColumbia Tusculum.

“I’m concerned thatthey approved somethingwithout seeing what we’regoing to get and I have lit-tle faith that it will be agreat improvement,” hesaid.

“My feeling is that weshould wait (to see a finaldesign). If it’s a valuableproperty I don’t thinkNeyer or Towne (Proper-ties) are going to walkaway from it.”

Lyman likened thislast-minute push from de-velopers to approve theproject to what happenedwith Columbia Square, anoffice, retail and restau-rant complex on the south-east corner of Delta Ave-nue and Columbia Park-way.

Towne Properties receieved $1.3 million in financial assistance from the city of Cincinnati to develop Delta Flats, anapartment complex on the northwest corner of Columbia Parkway and Delta Avenue in Columbia Tusculum.Residents have recently asked for design changes and said the current rendering, seen here, doesn't fit with nearbybuildings like the Precinct restaurant, left, and the Junior League of Cincinnati, right. PROVIDED

Apartment funding approvedBy Lisa [email protected]

COLUMBIA TWP. — Offi-cials in Columbia Townshipare continuing work on aroundabout on PlainvilleRoad, as that project con-tinues to face obstacles.

During the June 12 Co-lumbia Township trusteesmeeting, Township Admin-istrator Michael Lemonsaid the township has re-ceived a letter from Marie-mont Mayor Dan Policas-tro.

In the letter, he says thevillage’s primary concernis safety, noting the “the ex-isting intersection hasbeen the site of only six ac-cidents in the past fiveyears.” Policastro statedthe intersection is “alreadyextremely safe” and sug-gested any traffic impactstudy would have to waituntil the new grade schoolin Mariemont is completed,since drop-off areas will bemoved.

Policastro also ex-pressed concern about thecrosswalks in the round-about and the placement ofa bike path the village is at-tempting to connect to thepath in Fairfax. The bikepath was supposed to usethe grass island in the mid-dle of Murray, but was de-picted in a different loca-tion in preliminary draw-ings for the roundabout.

Policastro’s other con-cerns include:

• the amount of timeconstruction of the round-about would take and who

would payfor police todirect traf-fic in thearea duringthat time.

• Whichjurisdictionwouldmaintain

the island in the center ofthe roundabout?

• “If the final decision isto not go forward with theroundabout, could we stilluse tax dollars to do theeastern Murray Avenuecut-through to Madison-ville Road?”

Lemon said of the con-cerns contained in the let-ter, which also indicatesmore concerns could comeforth, many of them "are le-gitimate concerns if youhave no familiarity withroundabouts."

"There are a bounty ofstudies ... to address manyof these concerns," he said.

"It's just a matter of edu-cation."

Trustee President Ste-phen Langenkamp saidwhile it seems some in Ma-riemont would like to seethe project stopped in itstracks, no decisions on theroundabout should bemade without having theinformation the upcomingstudy would provide, or thenumber of other informa-tional documents on round-abouts that are available.

"I think it would helpboth areas," Langenkampsaid.

Columbia Twp.roundaboutfacing ‘hurdles’By Rob [email protected]

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EASTERN HILLSJOURNALEditor: Eric Spangler, [email protected], 576-8251

St. Ursula Academy studentsare staying true to the school’smission to educate young womencommitted to building a betterworld with their latest project,which raised money to help feedand support hungry children inGreater Cincinnati.

St. Ursula had its first “EmptyBowls” event as a service learn-ing project for its students. Thegoal was to raise money to helpand feed area children.

The students served guests inceramic bowls made by SUA’s ce-ramics students.

In exchange for a cash dona-tion, the bowls were filled withhomemade soup and bread madeby members of the Senior Cook-ing Club. Guests were asked tokeep their handmade ceramicbowls as a reminder of all theempty bowls in the world.

Through donations the eventraised $855, which was donatedby the SUA students to the KidsClub after-school-program at ourOur Daily Bread Soup Kitchen inOver-the-Rhine.

The event was a joint projectcoordinated by St. Ursula ArtTeacher Kurt Nicaise and Cook-ing Club Moderator Anne MariePenick.

A check was presented to Me-lissa Back, director of communi-cations for Our Daily Bread, on

March 26. She explained how thedonation would be used.

“The proceeds will go to fundthe Kids Club- an after schoolprogram at Our Daily Bread thatmakes sure the kids receive ahealthy snack in addition to somecreative and enriching program-ming,” Back said.

SUA senior Jessica Geise ofMt. Lookout said “Since we made

the bowls with our own hands, Ifelt like we were really makingan impact.”

“This project was a great bal-ance between service and art andit was really cool to see where themoney was going locally,” saidSUA senior Isabel Lewis of An-derson Township, who volunteersat Our Daily Bread. “It reallydoes help.”

St. Ursula students present a check to Our Daily Bread to help area children: Shown L-R Jessica Geise of Mt.Lookout, Grace Bolan of Mt. Lookout, Anna Gormley of Mt. Lookout, Alyssa Archdeacon of White Oak,Audrey Hemmer of Villa Hills, Ky., Isabel Lewis of Anderson Township and Melissa Back of Our Daily Bread.THANKS TO JILL CAHILL

St. Ursula studentsraise money for hungry

Michelle Geise Kirby and SUA student Jessica Geise of Mt. Lookoutdisplay the bowls they bought to support the Empty Bowls event at St.Ursula. THANKS TO JILL CAHILL

MARIEMONT — The Marie-mont School Foundation recentlyunveiled a new Donor Recogni-tion Wall located at the HighSchool near the auditorium en-trance.

Designed by Mariemont resi-dent and school alumnus PeterWhite of White Design Studio,The Recognition Wall featuresclean lines and a modern stylethat uses a repeating hexagonalshape patterned off the architec-tural design of the school.

Interlocking diamonds high-light photographs of studentswith plaques recognizing the do-nors who have made significantcumulative contributions to TheMariemont School Foundationsince 2009.

The Wall anchors the space be-tween the auditorium entranceand the Spirit Walkway, anotherFoundation initiative that fea-

tures personalized brick pavershonoring graduates, teachers,coaches and other supporters ofthe Mariemont schools.

Students have come to appre-ciate the wall’s built-in benchsince it creates a comfortableplace to meet friends or parentsnear the school entrance.

Trustee Wendy McCrackenwas especially thankful to haveThe Wall completed during hertenure as foundation president.She said, “We have wanted to pub-licly honor our key donors formany years. After all, it is the do-nors who allow the foundation todo its important work enhancingthe experience our students haveat the Mariemont Schools. Peter’sdesign is striking as well as func-tional and is a fitting tribute toour generous supporters.”

For a unique “tour” of the newRecognition Wall at Mariemont

High School, visit whitedesign-studio.com/portfolio from theWhite Design Studio in Marie-mont.

The Mariemont School Foun-dation funds initiatives that helpthe Mariemont School Districtpreserve, enhance and sustaineducational excellence in ourcommunities.

The Foundation helps fund thegap between what the school dis-trict can afford with public fund-ing and what it needs to sustain atradition of outstanding educa-tional opportunities for students.

The organization supports abroad range of needs within theschool district, including aca-demic programs, athletics, finearts, extracurricular activities,facilities and technology initia-tives.

Find out more at Mariemont-School Foundation.org.

Mariemont Donor Recognition Wall unveiled

Individuals who worked closely on the new Donor Recognition Wall atMariemont High School are, from left, Christy Kauffmann, WendyMcCracken, David Faulk, Mariemont High School Principal JamesRenner and designer Peter White. THANKS TO JO HENNING

Clark composts,gardens

Keep Cincinnati Beautifuland Sunny Delight BeveragesCo. have been working in threeCincinnati schools to reducetheir waste by 25 percent over asix-month period.

Students now separate theirwaste from breakfast and lunchinto bins for compost, recycling,and landfill, and in just threemonths, they have divertedmore than 60,000 pounds oftrash from the landfill.

One school in particular,Clark Montessori, has taken thisprogram to a new level by em-bracing sustainability both in itsbuilding design and with the re-cent additions of compost pilesand a community garden builtby students.

The Environmental Club re-

cently showcased their effortsthroughout the school's campusby giving a tour of the new gar-den, their compost piles madefrom lunchroom food scraps,and the students' waste sortingstation.

Chairman of the boardBrian Kelly has been elected

chair of the Cincinnati StateFoundation Board.

Kelly lives in Hyde Park, yetcontinues his work with Freed-man Law Group, located in LosAngeles, Calif.

Kelly, a Cincinnati Stategraduate, is a Cincinnati-basedattorney whose practice in-cludes an office in Los Angeles.

Kelly received earned a Ju-ris Doctorate from the Pepper-dine University School of Law in1997.

SCHOOL NOTES

Members of The Seven HillsSchool community explored theart of playwriting with PulitzerPrize finalist and Tony Award-winning Broadway playwrightDavid Henry Hwang, author of“M. Butterfly,” at the recent26th Annual Books for Lunchevent at Seven Hills School.

The 2012 Books for Lunchevent included a lecture lun-cheon and book signing at theCintas Center, a dinner with theauthor at the home of Lisa andDirk Schneider and an assem-bly with students in grades ninethrough 12.

Seven Hills parents NancySilverman and Kari Ellis, bothof Indian Hill, chaired the event.

Throughout his career,Hwang has explored the com-plexities of forging Eastern andWestern cultures in contempo-rary America.

Hwang is best known as theauthor of “M. Butterfly,” whichran for two years on Broadwayand won a 1988 Tony Award, theDrama Desk Award, the JohnGassner Award, and the OuterCritics Circle Award for BestPlay.

The play was also a finalistfor the 1989 Pulitzer PrizeAward for Drama. Hwang'splay, “Yellow Face,” won a 2008Off-Broadway Theatre (OBIE)Award and was a finalist for thePulitzer Prize, while his play,“Golden Child,” received a 1997OBIE Award and three 1998 To-ny Award nominations, includ-ing Best New Play.

Hwang's Broadway musicalsinclude the Tony-nominatedbook for Rogers & Hammer-stein's “Flower Drum Song.”

Playwright visitsSeven Hills School

Dinner hosts Dirk and Lisa Schneider have playwright David HenryHwang and Books for Lunch Chairpersons Nancy Silverman and KariEllis over for Dinner with the Author, part of the Annual Books forLunch event at the Seven Hills School. THANKS TO SUSANNA MAX

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EASTERN HILLSJOURNALEditor: Melanie Laughman, [email protected], 513-248-7573

Nick Thoman knew he hadsome ground to make up as he hitthe turn of the 100 meter back-stroke final at the U.S. SwimmingOlympic Trials in Omaha, Neb.June 27.

Thoman, a 2004 MariemontHigh School graduate, touchedthe wall in 52.86 seconds to finishin second place behind 2008Olympic silver medalist MattGrevers (52.08) for a spot on thisyear’s team. He had one morerace to swim after holiday dead-lines.

“I was probably a little too ner-vous for this race. I was reallytight and didn’t go out as well as Iwanted to,” Thoman told GannettNews Service. “Apparently it’sgoing to be easier come London. Iwas more nervous for that thanI’ve ever been for any race in mylife. I think I’m going to be morerelaxed and faster in London.”

Thoman edged David Plum-mer of Minnesota (52.98) for thefinal spot. The two were team-

mates at the Cincinnati AquaticsClub in 2009. Thoman now trainswith SwimMac Carolina.

“It was my game plan to have abig, hard turn and power it homestrong, especially in that third 25(meters),” said Thoman. “I wasjust trying to make moves on thefield. I knew I was a little in theback but that I could go really fastin the second 50.”

Thoman is the first area swim-mer to make the Olympic teamsince Dan Ketchum and NateDusing were on the 2004 teamthat competed in Athens, Greece.

“We’ve had Olympians on justabout every team for the last cou-ple of decades now and I’m justexcited to be a part of that,” saidThoman.

While this is Thoman’s firstOlympic berth he is no strangerto swimming for the U.S. nationalteam; he swam at last year’sworld championships, includingbeing a member of the gold-med-al winning 400 medley relay. Hewas also fourth in the 100 backand sixth in the 50 back.

Mariemont High School alumnus Nick Thoman, center, qualified for the2012 Olympics in the 100-meter backstroke with a second-place finishat the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb., June 27. THANKS TO SARAH WAPLE OF

SWIMMAC

Mariemontswimmerbound forOlympics

Thomas takes 2nd in 100 backstroke

Gannett News Service

CHICAGO — The ChicagoFire drafted Anderson Town-ship native Austin Berry for hisdefense — but it’s offense thathas the former Summit CountryDay School soccer standoutmaking headlines.

It didn’t take Berry long tomake an impact in the Fire’slineup. During the team’s sev-enth game, Berry made a mem-orable debut.

Despite taking an attackerdown in the goalie box, whichled to a penalty kick and ensu-ing goal, Berry rebounded justtwo minutes later by netting hisfirst career score.

Since then, he’s played in ev-ery minute of every match.

His second goal came whileplaying in front of many friendsand family against the Colum-bus Crew in the state capitalJune 2.

Through June 28, Berry wastied for second among goalsscored by a defender.

Despite the nature of his po-sition, Berry never tires of find-ing the back of the net.

“It’s always a good feelingwhen you score,” Berry said.“Even though I’m a defender, I

love scoring.”Berry’s gotten into the offen-

sive flow of games by being afactor on set pieces—when theball is returned to play follow-ing a stoppage, according toFire head coach Frank Kloppas.

“Through set pieces, his abil-ity to be good in the air is anoth-er weapon for us,” Kloppas saidby email. “He’s a guy that’s go-ing to attack the ball and lookfor situations when he can scoreand use his frame.”

And while Berry has left hismark on the scoreboard, de-fending is what’s most impor-tant to Kloppas.

“He’s doing his part on the

defense end…He’s improvingdefensively and gets better andbetter every game.”

Berry said he’s just trying todo the on-the-field things thatmade him the ninth overall pickin January’s MLS draft.

“I’m not trying to do any-thing out of the ordinary,” Ber-ry said. “I’m just trying to be agood teammate, good learner,and I’m taking the opportunityto watch the guys in front ofme.”

Berry said the biggest ad-justment to pro soccer is thespeed at which it’s played.

He added that learning onthe job is the best to be accli-mated to style of play.

“There’s no better experi-ence than getting into games,and focusing and taking everyexperience as I can,” Berrysaid.

Since joining the Fire, Ber-ry’s made a smooth transitionfrom being a student-athlete atthe University of Louisville to aprofessional athlete in one ofthe biggest U.S. cities.

He’s enjoying the additionalresponsibilities that come withbeing a pro, such as makingpublic appearances and filmingcommercials for Fire sponsorQuaker Oats

“It’s just been fun. It’s allpart of the experience and it’ssomething fun I’ll be able tolook back on,” Berry said.

Berry scores big forMLS’s Chicago FireSCD alum makesimmediate impactBy Nick [email protected]

Chicago Fire defender AustinBerry, center, of AndersonTownship and the SummitCountry Day School has scoredtwo goals during his rookieseason. THANKS TO TONY QUINN OF

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HYDE PARK — Just a coupleof weeks after the Division Istate track meet in Columbus,Withrow girls track coach andathletic director Darren Brad-dix loaded up his orange-cladsquad and headed to Greens-boro, N.C., for the New BalanceOutdoor Nationals June 14-16.

They returned home June 17with a national title and morehardware for the trophy cases.

“It was an excellent week-end for us,” Braddix said. “Wehad four relays that finished noless than second.”

The pinnacle of the weekendwas a 4x200 national victory onJune 15 that bettered the win-ning Ohio state meet time bynearly three seconds. Unfortu-nately, at Jesse Owens Stadium,Withrow’s girls were disquali-fied.

They made up for it with agallant group gallop in Greens-boro.

“That’s a little gratifying forus,” Braddix said. “We took that

to the state championship andthough we should have won the4x200 there. To come and win ona national level and earn All-American status at the sametime is very special.”

Departing seniors KatashaGriffiths, Jade Loveless andJasmyne Robinson ran on all ofthe Withrow relays, with sen-iors-to-be Brittany Berry andAyanna Moseley alternating onothers. Moseley also longjumped 17’4” to finish 12th atthe prestigious meet.

“They put the butterfliesaway and went out and execut-ed and performed well,” Brad-dix said of his five sprinters.

For Jade Loveless, it was herfourth national meet and she isnow a four-time All-Americanand two-time national champi-on. While in the area, she took avisit to North Carolina A&T andis still exploring her collegiaterunning options.

Other Lady Tigers made themost of their New Balance en-counter.

“Katasha Griffiths andAyanna Moseley - this was their

first trip ever to nationals andthey were able to come awaywith All-American status,”Braddix said.

After a less than fulfillingtrip north to Columbus, the tripsouth to Greensboro appearedto be the remedy Withrow’sgirls were looking for.

“We ran the best times of theyear in everything that we ran,”Braddix said. “Even our hur-dler, Brittany Berry, ran herbest time. I think we were ableto maintain our peak and keep ittogether. When they finally allrun well at the same time we’regoing to run some pretty goodtimes.”

» Walnut Hills also had apresence in North Carolina asMaryn Lowry finished fourth inthe Emerging Elite 800 meterrace with a personal best timeof 2:14.69. The Lady Eagles alsoparticipated in the 4x100 shuttlehurdles and were 11th (KaiaAmoah, Kelsey Cornett, Niama-ni Mayes, Raven Young).

All of the runners returnnext season for coach AmandaRobinson.

Withrow wins national titleBy Scott [email protected]

who will play here. ”The WWGA National Junior

Championship will draw 96 ofthe top junior players from 19states, as well as six interna-tional players representingCanada, Kuwait and Thailand.

While the field is subject tochange, current participantsinclude four players fromGreater Cincinnati. More thanhalf the current field hailsfrom Ohio (10) or the sur-rounding states of Kentucky(seven), Indiana (20), Pennsyl-vania (one) and Michigan (10).Kalthoff will have the finalfield and player details at theJuly 6 press conference.

The tournament features

Cincinnati Country Clubwill host the 86th Women’sWestern Golf Association Na-tional Junior ChampionshipJuly 9 to 13.

“This is a terrific opportu-nity for Cincinnati CountryClub,” said Pat O’Callaghan,CCC General Manager. “Wehave a long history of excel-lent golf both at the club and inthe city and look forward tohosting an event of this magni-tude. Our course is in excellentshape and should be a good testfor the national-caliber girls

two days of stroke-play quali-fying rounds to determine the32 players who will compete inthe match-play championshipflight.

The event is one of the old-est girls amateur tournamentsin the country, dating back tothe inaugural championship in1920. Cincinnati Country Clubhosts the event for the thirdtime, having served as the ven-ue in 1970 (Champion: MaryBudke) and 1975 (Champion:Connie Chillemi). Ashley Arm-strong was the 2011 championin her hometown, winning thetournament at FlossmoorCountry Club in Flossmoor, Ill.

National golf event coming July 9Cincinnati CountryClub to host event

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Abraham Lincoln calledAmerica “the last best hope ofearth.” Has anyone ever saidthat about any other country?What makes our country sounique, so exceptional, that itdeserves such high praise?

The answer is that our gov-ernment was founded on theunique idea stated in the Decla-ration of Independence that “allmen are created equal” andendowed with certain unalien-able rights, including liberty.

Stated differently, all humanbeings are naturally free andequal. We are naturally freebecause we own ourselves andhave individual conscience andfree will, and we are naturallyequal because we equally pos-sess those characteristics and,

therefore, haveequal naturalfreedom.

To secureour equal free-dom, our foun-ders estab-lished a systemof constitu-tionally limitedgovernmentdesigned tosafeguard an

essential element of equal free-dom – the right to be left alonein our pursuit of happiness aslong as we honor the equal rightof others to be left alone.

At the time of our founding,the idea of equal freedom wasone of the most radical ideas inhistory, and no one had ever

formed a government based onit.

This idea was the basis forthe movements that abolishedslavery, established women’srights, and fought racial dis-crimination.

It is also the basis for theAmerican Dream – the idea thatit doesn’t matter what color ornationality you are, what familyyou come from, or what commu-nity you grew up in. You havethe freedom to pursue yourdreams, enjoy the fruits of yourlabor, and provide opportunitiesfor your children that you didn’thave. People have come herefrom all over the world to expe-rience that freedom.

Today, some are willing toabandon the idea of equal free-

dom to achieve goals they thinkare more important. We see thatwith recent efforts to limit thebasic rights of certain disfa-vored people or groups, includ-ing freedom of speech, the freeexercise of religion, privateproperty rights, and freedom ofcontract.

We also see threats to equalfreedom with the growing beliefthat the primary purpose ofgovernment is not the protectionof equal freedom but the re-distribution of wealth. Govern-ment-imposed redistribution ofwealth (whether through trans-fer payments or rules that favorcertain people or groups) sacri-fices equal freedom to achieveequal results.

Our challenge today is to hold

fast to our founding principlesand resist the temptation toabandon the idea of equal free-dom. If we preserve that coreprinciple history shows there isno limit to what we can achieve.

As we celebrate the signingof the Declaration of Independ-ence, let’s remember whatmakes us exceptional – ourfounding idea of equal freedom -and let’s commit to preserve it.If we do that, we will secureindividual liberty and preservethe American Dream for everycitizen.

Jack Painter, a corporate attorney inCincinnati, is the founder of LibertyAlliance Cincinnati and a boardmember of the Ohio Liberty Coali-tion.

What makes America unique, exceptional?

JackPainterCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Last week’s questionAre you concerned about

your privacy now that the FAAhas been ordered to give un-manned aircraft, or drones,greater access to civilian air-space by 2015? Why or why not?

“Creepy. Big Brother justkeeps getting bigger and no oneseems to notice or care.”

L.A.D.

“Lots of aircraft fly over ev-ery day if you live near LunkenAirport. Helicopters from theDuke Energy regularly fly overat very low elevation to surveythe power lines. Google Earthtakes satellite photos goodenough to pick out cars in thedriveway or lawn chairs on thedeck and Google streetviewtakes pictures from the front ofthe house. Why should I careabout a few drones?

“I worry a lot more about theland vehicles driving down ourstreets being directed by peoplewho forgot about paying atten-tion the traffic 3 phone calls andtwo texts ago.”

F.S.D.

“I'm not worried about myprivacy as I have nothing tohide. However, I do worry thatthis may be just another avenuefor intrusion into our personallives with the aim to further ex-ert control as the regime inWashington has already begunto do; and there is no doubt in mymind, whatsoever, that there ismore to come if the Obama regi-me is not 'evicted’ by the Novem-ber vote.

“This is also an ill-fated ideafor the welfare and safety of theU.S. population from the skies.

“The frequency of drone ac-tivity for the sheer purpose ofobserving us will provide extraopportunities for these aircraftto be commandeered throughtechnology, i.e. hacked into byenemies who are intent on doingus further harm.

“Our government has not yetmanaged to secure our bordersso that drug traffickers, terror-ists, assorted other criminalsand hoards of illegal immigrantsare deterred, if not kept out en-tirely!

“Do we really need to offer upanother ‘border’ to be breached?

S.N.

“Remember how Hollywoodmakes such crazy ideas part ofour lives?

“Like all things human, wewill blindly go forward to an ex-treme on this before we vote togo back to the middle.

“Thank God for our Constitu-tion! This document will endure,but we will all be violated by thisTerminator technology first.”

K.P.

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NEXT QUESTION“Will you be attending, partici-pating in or volunteering at theWorld Choir Games. Why orwhy not?”

Every week we ask readers a questionthey can reply to via e-mail. Send youranswers [email protected] withChatroom in the subject line.

Cincinnati City CouncilMeets at 2 p.m. every Wednesday in

room 300 at Cincinnati City Hall, 801Plum St. Web site: www.ci.cincinnati.o-h.us.

Cincinnati Public SchoolsMeets at 7 p.m. the second and

fourth Mondays of the month, 2651Burnet Ave. Phone: 363-0000. Web site:www.cps-k12.org.

Columbia TownshipMeets at 6 p.m., the second Tuesday

of the month, 5686 Kenwood Road.Phone: 561-6046. Web site: www.co-lumbiatwp.org.

Columbia-TusculumCommunity Council

Meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday ofthe month at Columbia Baptist Church,3718 Eastern Ave. Web site: www.co-lumbiatusculum.org.

FairfaxMeets at 7:30 p.m. the third Monday

of each month at Village Hall 5903Hawthorne Ave. Phone: 527-6505. Website: fairfaxohio.org

Hyde Park NeighborhoodCouncil

Meets at 7 p.m., the second Tuesdayof the month at Knox PresbyterianChurch, 3400 Michigan Ave.Web site:www.hydeparkcincinnati.org.

Linwood CommunityCouncil

Meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tues-day of the month at the Carl LindnerTennis Center at Lunken Playfield, 4744Playfield Lane.

Madisonville CommunityCouncil

Meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday ofevery month at the Recreation Center,5320 Stewart Road. 561-9343. Web site:www.historicmadisonville.com.

MariemontMeets at 7:30 p.m. the second and

fourth Monday of the month, 6907Wooster Pike. Phone: 271-3246. Website: www.mariemont.org.

Mariemont City SchoolDistrict

Meets at 7 p.m., the third Tuesday ofthe month in the cafeteria of Marie-mont Junior High School, 6743 ChestnutSt. Phone: 272-7500. Web site:www.mariemontschools.org.

Mt. Lookout CommunityCouncil

Meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Mondayof every other month beginning inFebruary at Christ the King ParishCenter, 3223 Linwood Road. Phone:723-5599. Web site: www.mtlookou-t.org

Oakley CommunityCouncil

Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday ofeach month at Oakley Community andSenior Center, 3882 Paxton Road. Phone(trustee president): 351-7842. Web site:www.oakleynow.com.

Terrace ParkMeets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tues-

day of the month at 428 Elm Ave.Phone: 831-2137. Web site: www.terra-cepark.com.

WHEN THEY MEET

Owner thanks customersEarl Weber, the owner of Mr.

Earl’s Hairstyling (Mariemont)will be retiring Jan. 1, 2013. To allthe loyal and wonderful people ofthe areas we (Mr. Earls) haveserved over the past 40 plusyears, a heartfelt thank you.

I may be retiring, but my busi-ness will remain in the hands ofmy very competent staff. KarenKing, Karen (Andy) McKendrick,and Lori Marcho Ferris, stylistswho have years of experience andare looking forward to keepingthe business open and servingthis great community. Everyoneis looking forward to a successfulnew beginning.

Thank you all again.Earl Weber

Owner Mr. Earl’s Hairstyling

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TALES OF BASEBALL PAST

Greg Rhodes, a Cincinnati Reds Historian, shares photos and stories about the history of the CincinnatiReds with area seniors, at The Kenwood by Senior Star. In front, from left, are Mel Martin, WilliamSplain, Ralph Davidow, Carol Davidow and Ernie Frisch. THANKS TO LAUREN VOGEL

LIFELIFE PEOPLE | IDEAS | RECIPES


WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012

Scorching temperatures marked summer’s return to Cincinnati June 20, butthat didn’t stop area residents from getting outside and soaking up the sun-

shine. Plenty of people stopped by Ault, Alms and Armleder parks to enjoy theweather during the first few days of the season.

Photos by Lisa Wakeland/The Community Press

SUMMERIN THE CITY

Rylie Keller-Gray practices her acrobatic skills at the Alms Park playground.

Dylan Keller-Gray, 7, of Clifton Heights, takesa spin with her sister, Rylie, 6, on theplayground at Alms Park.

Miriam Johnson, 7, of Newport, swings along the monkey bars at Alms Park.

Flowers in bloom bring a splash of colorto the gardens at Ault Park.

Reese Doty, 6, and Isabella Florio, 5, relax under a tree at Ault Park June 20.

Cocker spaniel Dusty Smithcomes in for a close-up in thedog park area of OttoArmleder Memorial Park inLinwood.

Riot Hessel, of Columbia Tusculum, helps hisdogs Basil, right, and Gracie cool off in thekiddie pool.

Cincinnati Parks employee Dave Roberts digs for weeds in one of the flower beds at Ault ParkJune 20.

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THURSDAY, JULY 5Art ExhibitsOhio River Valley, Past andPresent, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., PhyllisWeston Gallery, 2005 1/2 Madi-son Road, Dedicated to artistswho celebrate beauty of theQueen City and its surroundingareas. Free. 321-5200;www.phylliswestongallery.com.O’Bryonville.

Battle of the Abstract Expres-sionists, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., MaryRan Gallery, 3668 Erie Ave.,Works by Paul Chidlaw and JackMeanwell. Free. Through July28. 871-5604; www.maryrangal-lery.com. Hyde Park.

CivicYard Trimmings Drop-off, 7:30a.m.-5 p.m., Bzak Landscaping atTurpin Farm, 3295 Turpin Lane,Hamilton County residents maydrop off yard trimmings. Free toall Hamilton County Residents.Bring proof of residency. Land-scapers and commercial estab-lishments not eligible to partici-pate. Free. Presented by Hamil-ton County Recycling and SolidWaste District. Through Nov. 25.946-7766; www.hamiltoncoun-tyrecycles.org. Newtown.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, 2010 Wolfangel Road,$5. 379-4900. Anderson Town-ship.

Music - ChoralFriendship Concert, 4:30 p.m.,Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692Madison Road, Free perfor-mance by World Choir Gamesparticipants. Free. Presented by2012 World Choir Games. 977-6363; www.2012worldchoir-games.com. Norwood.

Music - ConcertsSummer Concert in the ParkSeries, 7 p.m., Beech Acres Park,6910 Salem Road, Amphitheater.With Six Pac. Concessions avail-able. Bring seating. Musical actssubject to change. Children ages15 and under accompanied byadult. For questionable weather,please call 357-6629, ext. 1. Free.Presented by Anderson Town-ship Park District. 388-4513;www.andersonparks.com.Anderson Township.

Summer Camp - ArtsSchool of Glass SummerCamp: Super Self-Portraits,1-4 p.m., Brazee Street Studios,4426 Brazee St., Concludes July6. Create self-portrait withmultiple layers using variety ofBullseye glass materials. Exploreeffects of two kiln firings, whileshowing your true colors in yourself-portrait. Ages 9-12. $60.Registration required. 321-0206;www.brazeestreetstudios.com/home/classes/parms/1/class/sog_summer_camp_super_self-portraits.html. Oakley.

FRIDAY, JULY 6Art & Craft ClassesWhat A Relief: Kilncasting 101,10 a.m.-3 p.m., Brazee StreetStudios, 4426 Brazee St., Createan original kilncast glass relieffrom start to finish. $85. Regis-tration required. 321-0206.Oakley.

Art ExhibitsOhio River Valley, Past andPresent, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., PhyllisWeston Gallery, Free. 321-5200;www.phylliswestongallery.com.O’Bryonville.

Battle of the Abstract Expres-sionists, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., MaryRan Gallery, Free. 871-5604;www.maryrangallery.com. HydePark.

AuditionsThe Fox on the Fairway, 7 p.m.,Walton Creek Theater, 4101Walton Creek Road, Auditionswill consist of cold readingsfrom the script. Free. For moreinformation, please email thedirector at [email protected] by Mariemont PlayersInc. Through July 8. 321-0762;www.mariemontplayers.com.Columbia Township.

Business SeminarsJob Search Learning Labs,1-2:45 p.m., Anderson SeniorCenter, 7970 Beechmont Ave.,Technically-oriented learningopportunities for those in jobtransition. Free. Presented byJob Search Learning Labs. 474-3100; www.jobsearchlearnin-glabs.wikidot.com. AndersonTownship.

Civic

Yard Trimmings Drop-off, 7:30a.m.-5 p.m., Bzak Landscaping atTurpin Farm, Free. 946-7766;www.hamiltoncountyrecycle-s.org. Newtown.

Dining EventsWine and Hors D’oeuvresTasting Event, 3-7 p.m., TheFresh Market-Oakley, 3088Madison Road, Sampling gour-met appetizers and dessertsalong with signature wines.Ages 21 and up. $4. 533-2600.Oakley.

Music - ChoralFriendship Concert, 7 p.m.,Marjorie P. Lee RetirementCenter, 3550 Shaw Ave., Freeperformance by World ChoirGames participants. Limitedseating available. Free. Present-ed by 2012 World Choir Games.977-6363; www.2012world-choirgames.com. Hyde Park.

Summer Camp -Miscellaneous

Camp Coney Jr. LifeguardCamp, 9:30 a.m.-noon, ConeyIsland, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Sun-lite Pool’s award-winning life-guards help campers learnabout the skills required to dotheir job. Campers watch dem-onstrations, shadow a lifeguardand more. Adequate swimmingskills required. Family friendly.$38/$28 for passholders. Regis-tration required. Presented byCamp Coney (Coney Island).232-8230. Anderson Township.

SATURDAY, JULY 7Art & Craft ClassesCanvas and Cupcakes at theBarn, 10-11:30 a.m., Woman’sArt Club Cultural Center, 6980Cambridge Ave., Paint canvasfollowing step-by-step instruc-tions from teacher Keli Oelerichof Eat.Drink.Paint. Includescupcake. All materials provided.$15. Registration required.859-866-8777; www.womansart-club.com. Mariemont.

July Family Open House:Mini-Sun Catchers, 10 a.m.-1p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426Brazee St., Create your ownmini-sun catcher using variety ofBullseye Glass materials. Familyfriendly. $15. Registration re-quired. 321-0206. Oakley.



Art OpeningsPainted Ladies: Images ofUnforgettable Women, 10a.m.-3 p.m., Eisele Gallery ofFine Art, 5729 Dragon Way,Paintings portraying unforget-table women by noted 19th andearly 20th century American andEuropean artists including the“Portrait of Iola” attributed toJames R. Hopkins that was oncepart of the Maisonette’s artcollection and “Siesta” by HenryMosler. Exhibit continuesthrough Aug. 11. Free. 791-7717,ext. 109; www.eiselefineart.com.Fairfax.

CivicYard Trimmings Drop-off, 11:30a.m.-5 p.m., Bzak Landscaping atTurpin Farm, Free. 946-7766;www.hamiltoncountyrecycle-s.org. Newtown.

Dining EventsWine and Hors D’oeuvresTasting Event, 3-7 p.m., TheFresh Market-Oakley, $4. 533-2600. Oakley.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30a.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.

Farmers MarketAnderson Outdoor FarmersMarket, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., An-derson Center Station, 7832 FiveMile Road, Fresh fruits andvegetables, plants, homemadeproducts, bakery goods, locallyroasted fair trade coffee andmore. Rain or shine. Specialfeatures include entertainment,giveaways and more. Presentedby Anderson Center. 688-8400;www.andersonfarmersmarke-t.org. Anderson Township.

Health / WellnessDiabetes Conversation MapsSessions, 10 a.m.-noon, Lisa

Larkin, M.D. & Associates, 4460Red Bank Expressway, Suite 100,Small group discussions of Type2 diabetes led by Jan Kellogg,certified diabetes educator. $30for four sessions; $10 per session.Presented by Lisa Larkin, M.D. &Associates. 271-5111. Madi-sonville.

Music - ChoralFriendship Concert, 3:30 p.m.,St. Anthony Church, 6104 Des-mond St., Free performance byWorld Choir Games participants.Free. Presented by 2012 WorldChoir Games. 977-6363;www.2012worldchoir-games.com. Madisonville.

Music - ConcertsCincinnati Pops Orchestra, 8p.m., Riverbend Music Center,6295 Kellogg Ave., SinatraUnder the Stars. With MichaelFeinstein, multi-platinum vocal-ist. John Morris Russell, conduc-tor. Rain or Shine. Gates open6:30 p.m. $20, free ages 12 andunder sitting on lawn. Presentedby Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.381-3300; www.cincinnati-pops.org. Anderson Township.

Music - LatinClub Tequilas: Sabado NocheMovimiento, 9:30 p.m.-2:30a.m., Inner Circle, 4343 KelloggAve., Mix of Latin music by DJTavo. Ladies free before 11 p.m.Ages 18 and up. $10. 321-0220;www.innercirclecincy.com. EastEnd.

PetsCat Adoptions, 1-3 p.m., OhioAlleycat Resource, 5619 OrlandoPlace, Volunteers answer ques-tions about the cats. Presentedby Ohio Alleycat Resource &Spay/Neuter Clinic. 871-7297;www.ohioalleycat.org. Madi-sonville.

Cat Adoptions, 1-4 p.m., Pet-Smart Oakley, 3401 Alamo Ave.,Volunteers answer questionsabout the cats. Presented byOhio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic. 731-9400; www.o-hioalleycat.org. Oakley.

Support GroupsCodependents Anonymous,9:30-10:45 a.m., Hyde ParkCommunity United MethodistChurch, 1345 Grace Ave., Bookdiscussion group. Room 206.Family friendly. Donationsaccepted. Presented by Code-pendents Anonymous Inc.583-1248. Hyde Park.

SUNDAY, JULY 8Art ExhibitsSecond Sunday at the Barn,1-4 p.m., Woman’s Art ClubCultural Center, 6980 CambridgeAve., The Barn. Members exhibitartwork in Lindner Classroom onsecond Sunday of every month;artists’ studios open as well. Oils,watercolors, pastels, and uniquehandmade jewelry for show andsale. Free. 272-3700; www.wo-mansartclub.com. Mariemont.

AuditionsThe Fox on the Fairway, 2 p.m.,Walton Creek Theater, Free. Formore information, please emailthe director at [email protected]. 321-0762;www.mariemontplayers.com.Columbia Township.


Drink TastingsTea Tools, Tips and Traps,4-5:30 p.m., Essencha Tea House,3212 Madison Road, Learn tricksof the trade to making yourfavorite teas using gaiwans,kyuusu, yixing teapots, matchawhisks and bowls, differenttypes of infusers, teapots andmore. $15. Reservations re-quired. 533-4832; www.es-sencha.com. Oakley.

Exercise ClassesCardio Kick Boxing, 6-7 p.m.,ATA Taekwondo Black BeltAcademy, 8510 Beechmont Ave.,Led by George Sizemore, fourth-degree black belt and co-ownerof ATA Black Belt Academy.Family friendly. $5. 652-0286;www.atacincinnati.com. An-derson Township.

Farmers MarketHyde Park Farmers Market,9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hyde ParkSquare, 2643 Erie Ave., Localproduce and farm goods, gour-met foods and more. Presentedby Hyde Park Farmers’ Market.561-1205; www.hydepark-farmersmarket.com. Hyde Park.

Music - ConcertsBig Time Rush, 7 p.m., River-bend Music Center, 6295 Kel-logg Ave., Big Time SummerTour. Gates open 5:30 p.m. WithCody Simpson and Rachel Crow.$65 reserved pavilion, $60four-pack lawn, $45, $35,$28.50; plus fees. 800-745-3000;www.ticketmaster.com. An-derson Township.

Music - Hip-HopShowoff Sundays, 10 p.m.,Inner Circle, 4343 Kellogg Ave.,$5-$10; free for ladies until 11p.m. 321-0220; [email protected]. East End.

PetsCat Adoptions, Noon-2 p.m.,Ohio Alleycat Resource, 871-7297; www.ohioalleycat.org.Madisonville.

Cat Adoptions, 1-4 p.m., Pet-Smart Oakley, 731-9400; www.o-hioalleycat.org. Oakley.

Support GroupsCodependents Anonymous,7-8 p.m., United Church of Christin Oakley, 4100 Taylor Ave.,Twelve-step group. Familyfriendly. Donations accepted.Presented by CodependentsAnonymous Inc. 231-0733.Oakley.

MONDAY, JULY 9Art ExhibitsBattle of the Abstract Expres-sionists, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., MaryRan Gallery, Free. 871-5604;www.maryrangallery.com. HydePark.

Painted Ladies: Images ofUnforgettable Women, 9a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eisele Gallery ofFine Art, 5729 Dragon Way,Paintings portraying unforget-table women by noted 19th andearly 20th century American andEuropean artists including the“Portrait of Iola” attributed to

James R. Hopkins that was oncepart of the Maisonette’s artcollection and “Siesta” by HenryMosler. Free. Through Aug. 11.791-7717, ext. 109; www.eiselefi-neart.com. Fairfax.


Summer Camp - ArtsFunke Kids Summer ArtCamps, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and1:30-4 p.m., Funke Fired Arts,3130 Wasson Road, Drawinglessons, sculpture, all about clay,pottery wheel, cartooning andcomic book, zoo animals, fanta-sy camp and more. Multiplecamp packages available. Campsare Monday through Friday.Before care 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.and after care 4-5:30 p.m.available. Ages 4-16. $315 wholeday, $165 half-day. 406-4009;www.theartworkshopinc.net.Oakley.

School of Glass SummerCamp: Eco-Friendly Camp, 10a.m.-3 p.m., Brazee StreetStudios, 4426 Brazee St., Dailythrough July 13. Use glass bot-tles, magazines, newspapers,plastic containers and more tomake art. Ages 12-18. $295.Registration required. 321-0206;www.brazeestreetstudios.com/home/classes/parms/1/class/sog_summer_camp_eco-friend-ly_camp.html. Oakley.

Learn to Act for the Stage, 9a.m.-noon, Woman’s Art ClubCultural Center, 6980 CambridgeAve., Daily through July 13.Class, taught by Jim Jung, focus-es on fundamentals of acting forthe stage. Work on scenes andmonologues, which will beperformed at end of each week.Topics: stage directions, thetools of an actor and voiceprojection. Family friendly. $25.Registration required. 272-3700;www.womansartclub.com.Mariemont.

Creative Clay and Ceramics,1-4 p.m., Woman’s Art ClubCultural Center, 6980 CambridgeAve., Daily through July 13. Classtaught by Sandy Gantzer ofMadison Clayworks. Create yourvery own ceramics, from start tofinish. Children have opportuni-ty to texture and shape clay, adddetails and select colors for finalfiring. Family friendly. $25.Registration required. 272-3700;www.womansartclub.com.Mariemont.

Drawing for All Levels, 1-4p.m., Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,Daily through July 13. Learn howto see the world as an artist seesit, in class taught by Mary LouHolt. Start with line drawingtechniques and learn basiceye/hand coordination. Ages7-12. $25. Registration required.272-3700; www.womansartclub-.com. Mariemont.

Let’s Paint & Create!, 9 a.m.-noon, Woman’s Art Club Cultur-al Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,Daily through July 13. Explora-tion of different painting tech-

niques and media will be thetheme of this class. Studentsbecome “art smart” throughexperimenting with differentkinds of paints and applicationprocesses. Family friendly. $25.Registration required. 272-3700;www.womansartclub.com.Mariemont.

Camp Coney Jr. Artist Camp,9:30 a.m.-noon, Coney Island,6201 Kellogg Ave., Also July 10.Junior artists immerse them-selves in multitude of arts andcrafts led by resident guestartist. By end of session, camperswill have created an art port-folio of drawing, painting andsculpture. Family friendly.$80/$70 for passholders. Regis-tration required. Presented byCamp Coney (Coney Island).232-8230. Anderson Township.

Summer Camp - SportsKidsports Day Camp, 7 a.m.-6p.m., Cincinnati Sports Club,3950 Red Bank Road, July 9-13:Rock and Bowl/field trips-Bowl-ing, dance instruction, tie-dyeT-shirts. Activities include artsand crafts, sports and games onthe indoor soccer field andgyms, weekly offsite field trips,weekly onsite guests and pres-entations/activities, outdoorplay, swimming and play in theoutdoor pool and splash pad.Before and after camp available.Half-day camp options alsoavailable. Ages 3-12. $210, $190member for three days a week;$275, $250 member for five daysa week. 527-4000; www.cincin-natisportsclub.com/pages/children/default/1/. Fairfax.

Summer Camp - YMCATraditional Day Camps, 9a.m.-4 p.m., M.E. Lyons YMCA,8108 Clough Pike, Ages 6-11.Monday-Friday. $120 per weekfor YMCA member, $175 perweek for non-member. 474-1400. Anderson Township.

Campers in Leadership Train-ing, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., M.E. LyonsYMCA, 8108 Clough Pike, Ages14-15. Monday-Friday. $60members, $120 non-members.474-1400. Anderson Township.

TUESDAY, JULY 10Art & Craft ClassesPlus + Minus - Drawing withGlass, 4-7 p.m., Brazee StreetStudios, 4426 Brazee St., Con-cludes July 12. Students ap-proach drawing in glass twoways, through addition andreduction. $100. Registrationrequired. 321-0206. Oakley.



Painted Ladies: Images ofUnforgettable Women, 9a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eisele Gallery ofFine Art, Free. 791-7717, ext. 109;www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax.


Music - RockOpen Mic, 8:30-11:30 p.m.,Allyn’s, 3538 Columbia Pkwy.,With LoopManDan. Bring yourown instrument. Free. 871-5779.Columbia Tusculum.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11Art & Craft ClassesKids+Me: Pendants, 5-6:30p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426Brazee St., Learn basics of fusedglass while creating originalglass pendants in this introduc-tory class. $30. Registrationrequired. 321-0206. Oakley.



Painted Ladies: Images ofUnforgettable Women, 9a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eisele Gallery ofFine Art, Free. 791-7717, ext. 109;www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax.

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It wasjust lastweek that areader toldme therecipe Isharedrecentlyfor DonDeimling’s“delicioussalad dress-

ing” has not only become afamily favorite, but onethat is requested byfriends, as well.

“It’s as good as SchoolHouse restaurant’s,” shesaid.

I know the restaurantcan’t share their recipe,which to my palate has abit more onion, but they’repretty close. I’m sharingthis story because Don,who was one of our bestfriends, passed away thisweek. I can just imaginehim now making his saladdressing, along with hisawesome goetta, for theangels in heaven. I thinkthey’re both destined tobecome favorites up there,too. (The dressing recipeis still on my blog at Cin-cinnati.com).

Annie Hoffman’sclone ofSilverglade’schicken salad

For Judy S. I talked tothe folks at Silverglade’s,who said their recipe isproprietary, just as theyhad told me a few yearsago when other readerswanted it. Annie Hoffman,a loyal reader, remindedme that she had clonedthis recipe way back whenand shared it with us. Sohere’s Annie’s recipeagain, which hopefully

will work for Judy.

½ cup whipping cream,whipped

1 cup real mayonnaise2½ cups cooked chicken

breast1 cup celery, finely chopped1 cup small seedless green

or purple grapes1 cup toasted walnuts,

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onion1 teaspoon salt

Combine ingredients asfollows: whip the creamand add the mayo, thenadd all the rest and chillfor at least three hours.You can add your ownspices, or hard boiled eggif you like – it is still asgood!

CourtneyVonderhaar’s grilledsausage rigatoni

If I get a taste of some-thing really good, I justhave to have the recipe.Here’s the story of thisone. I was at son Jason’shouse and Jess, his wife,was telling me about aspicy pasta dish her neigh-bor, Courtney, a MountWashington reader,brought over for them tosample. Luke, my 11 yearold grandson, ate it so fastthere was hardly a tasteleft. The dish starts with astore-bought pasta sauce,

to which you add bellpeppers, garlic and grilledItalian sausages. Jessfixed it when we came todinner, and I was hooked. Imade it on my UnionTownship cable show“Love Starts in the Kitch-en.” Everyone came backfor seconds. This is a nicedish to tote to someonewho may be under theweather. (They also ravedabout the butter pecan

cake which I shared withyou recently and whichI’ve adapted somewhat.It’s on my blog).

1 pound or so Italiansausage links (I used 8 oz.each mild and hot), grilledand sliced into coins*

1 pound rigatoni pasta,cooked

3 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves of garlic, minced (2

teaspoons or so)1 large red, yellow or

orange bell pepper, or 2medium, chopped or cutinto strips

1 jar favorite pasta sauce (Iused Kroger marinara)

Fresh parsley, choppedParmesan cheese

While pasta is cooking,sauté garlic in oil for 30seconds, add pepper, cookuntil tender, add sauce andsausage, heat until hot orsausage is hot or cookedthrough. Serve over riga-toni and sprinkle withparsley. Pass plenty ofParmesan. Serves 4-5.

» I’ve made this withbulk Italian sausage andsimply sautéed it. Stilldelicious. I’ve also justgrilled the sausages partway and finished cookingthem in the skillet. Takes abit longer to cook.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator and au-thor. Email her at [email protected] “Rita’s kitchen” in thesubject line. Call 513-248-7130,ext. 356.

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As a Madisonville smallbusiness, Stephan Wood-working is planning an an-nual event for individualsand small businesses tosupport the MadisonvilleEducation and AssistanceCenter (MEAC).

MEAC (www.meacon-line.org) provides food, nu-tritional education, cloth-ing, rent and utility assis-tance, benefit applicationassistance, financial edu-cation, community agencyreferrals, and early litera-cy for residents of primari-ly Madisonville, but alsoEast End, Fairfax, HydePark, Madison Place, Ma-riemont, and Oakley.

MEAC relies primarilyon donations and contribu-tions from individuals, or-ganizations and business-es.

MEAC’s annual majorfundraising event is everySeptember, but requestsfor assistance arrive everyday and additional dona-tions are always needed.

Don Stephan is a tradi-tional artisan furnituremaker, making custom fur-niture and gifts.

During the last twoweeks of July, he will be ini-tiating “MEAC Weeks” bydonating 5 percent of theprice of all purchases toMEAC in the name of theshopper.

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New home sales rose inMay at the fastest pace intwo years. Record lowinterest rates are drivingmore people into the hous-ing market and promptingbuilders to start buildingagain. But unless you’recareful, building a newhouse can be more costlythan you ever imagined.

Russ Loges learnedthat when looking for ahouse you need to getmore than just a real es-tate agent. His experiencein Liberty Township is onefrom which we can alllearn.

“We had hoped to movein within four months of

the house building starting– so we had hoped to movein about a year ago,” Log-es said.

After signing the con-tract with a builder, Logeslearned the first problemwas ground could not bebroken without a signifi-cant amount of engineer-ing work due to the config-uration of the lot. Next,Loges says he learnedthere were financial prob-lems.

“We were trying tosave money and paint thehouse ourselves when Inoticed a lot of subcon-tractors coming and goinglooking for payment …

They cameinto thehouse look-ing for thebuilder,”Loges says.

Eventu-ally Logeswas able toget moneyfrom themortgage

company to pay some ofthe contractors – and hehad to pay others out ofhis own pocket. He nowestimates the house hasgone over budget by about$45,000.

“This is my first hous-ing-building experience.

Basically, everything thatcould go wrong has gonewrong,” Loges said.

Loges says there was solittle money left on theconstruction loan he hadto spend his own moneyfor, among other things,kitchen cabinets, appli-ances and plumbing fix-tures. At one point hefound a lien had beenplaced on the house by alumber company so heended up paying that outof his own pocket again.

Loges says he’s learneda valuable lesson. “I didn’tput the proper legal pro-tection in place … I wouldgo beyond a real estate

agent and go to a lawyer ifI ever did another realestate transaction likethis.”

I contacted the builderwho blames a lot of costoverruns on change-or-ders from Loges. He alsosays kitchen applianceswere more expensive thanbudgeted. After I talkedwith him, the builderagreed to sign papers forthe bank to release theremainder of the construc-tion loan money to Logesso workers could be paid.

A new Ohio law givesthe state attorney generalmore authority to investi-gate builder complaints,

but the best thing to dowhen buying a house is getyour own lawyer at thesame time you get a realestate agent. There’s a lotto buying an existinghouse, let alone buildingone, and you need to havethe expertise of a lawyerto guide and protect you.

Howard Ain answers consum-er complaints weekdays onWKRC-TV Local 12. Write tohim at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906Highland Ave., Cincinnati45219.

Consider a lawyer when building a house

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ANIMALS/ NATUREGrailville – needs volunteers

for the garden in Loveland.Volunteer days are 9 a.m. tonoon selected Saturdays. For acomplete listvisitwww.grailville.org or call683-2340. Volunteers will workin the kitchen and herb gardens.No experience is needed, volun-teers may participate once or forthe entire season. Volunteersshould bring gloves, waterbottle, sunscreen, hat, footwearthat can get dirty and a snack ifdesired. Tools are provided.

GRRAND – Golden RetrieverRescue and Adoption of NeedyDogs takes in needy displaced,abandoned or unclaimed straygolden retrievers and placesthem in volunteer foster homesuntil adoptive families arefound. Call 1-866-981-2251 andleave your name and phone.Visit www.ggrand.org. [email protected].

League For Animal Welfare –A no-kill shelter needs volun-teers 16-and-older to helpsocialize cats and 18-and-olderto socialize and walk dogs.Other opportunities available.Call 735-2299, ext. 3.

Save the Animals Foundation– Needs people 18 and older tostaff its shelter for homeless catsand dogs. Call 378-0300 for catsand 588-6609 for dogs.

Spring Grove Cemetery andArboretum – has a new horticul-ture volunteer program. Volun-teer opportunities includeworking side by side SpringGrove’s nationally-renownedhorticulture team at this Nation-al Historic Landmark. Groups ofvolunteers will be developed tohelp in the following areas:keeping the front entrance arealooking spectacular, controllinginvasive species, taking care ofthe tree and shrub collection.They are also looking for avolunteer, or volunteers, to helpwith the hybrid tea roses. Newvolunteers join the volunteerdocents who are ambassadorsfor the cemetery and arbore-

tum. Information sessions,conducted the last Saturday andfirst Wednesday of each month,will explain the volunteer oppor-tunities. Sessions are at 10 a.m.in the Historic Office, just insidethe main entrance to the ceme-tery. For more information,contact volunteer coordinatorWhitney Huang, Spring Grovehorticulturist, at 853-6866.

Tri State County AnimalResponse Team (CART) – Is at11216 Gideon Lane in SycamoreTownship. Meetings are open tothe public. Visitwww.tristatecart.com formonthly subjects or more in-formation. Call 702-8373.

Winton Woods Riding Center– is in need of volunteers toassist with the Special RidersProgram, which provides train-ing and competition opportuni-ties for children and adults withdisabilities, and to help withbarn duties, horse shows and avariety of other tasks. No experi-ence is necessary and training isprovided. Interested individualsages 14 and older are invited tocontact the Winton WoodsRiding Center at 931-3057, or [email protected].

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Executive Service Corps ofCincinnati – Professionals canuse their administrative skills tohelp a busy, growing nonprofitmanage its projects and mem-bers. Executive Service Corps ofCincinnati is looking for some-one with experience in Word,Excel, Power Point and Outlookto assist in the Blue Ash office.Volunteers set their own daysand hours and enjoy nice work-ing conditions and friendly,bright volunteers and staff. Helpthe ESCC help other nonprofitssucceed. Contact Darlyne Kore-tos for more information at791-6230, ext. 10. ESCC is at10945 Reed Hartman Highway,Suite 108.

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teers are wanted to join theteam of Ultimate Givers whostrive to provide extra love andcomfort to terminally-ill patientsand their families in Brown,Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamil-ton, Highland and Warrencounties. Volunteers are alsoneeded to support signatureprograms inspired by Jim Sto-vall’s novel, “The Ultimate Gift”The Gift of a Day program askspatients what their perfect dayis and staff and volunteers workto make it a reality. UltimateGivers visit with patients in theirhomes, assisted living facilitiesand nursing facilities and helpwith clerical duties at the Cross-roads office. They provideemotional support and compan-ionship to patients and familymembers, assist with errands orprovide respite for those caringfor terminally-ill loved ones. Formore information or to sign upas an Ultimate Giver, call 793-5070 or compete an applicationonlineatwww.crossroadshospice.com/volunteering. Before becominga Crossroads Hospice UltimateGiver, participants must com-plete an application, TB skin testand training session lead bymembers of the Crossroadsteam. Volunteers must wait aminimum of one year after thedeath of an immediate familymember or loved one beforeapplying.

Sycamore Senior Center – is indesperate need of volunteers todeliver meals to the homeboundelderly in northern HamiltonCounty as part of its homedelivered meals program. Volun-teers deliver food to the elderlyone day a week, any day Mon-day through Friday. Pick-up isbetween 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.Most drivers complete theirdeliveries by noon. Call 686-1013,984-1234 or e-mail [email protected].

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CINCINNATI DISTRICT 2Arrests/citationsChiyanne Miller, born 1994,aggravated menacing, criminaldamaging or endangering,5500 Lester Road, June 13.

Christina Maupin, born 1988,domestic violence, 2629 Ash-land Ave., June 14.

Christina Skiba, born 1970,building code violation, 3880Paxton Ave., June 7.

Derrick Burnette, born 1980,assault, 5342 Charloe St., June13.

Emily F. Smith-Peterson, born1983, theft under $300, 4825Marburg Ave., June 15.

Gregory Taylor, born 1990,obstructing official business,2900 Fairfield Ave., June 15.

James L. Kist, born 1983, dis-orderly conduct, 6111 Montgo-mery Road, June 10.

January Huddleson, born 1976,possession of drug parapherna-lia, 5000 Whetsel Ave., June 17.

Jason M. Taylor, born 1985, theftunder $300, 4825 MarburgAve., June 13.

Jeffrie Pollard, born 1985, exces-sive sound-motor vehicle, 4118Taylor Ave., June 9.

Jesse Burson, born 1983, theftunder $300, 3295 Erie Ave.,June 12.

Jimmy Brabant, born 1984,forgery, theft $300 to $5000,2704 Cypress Way, June 12.

Mabelline Huff, born 1964, theftunder $300, 4825 MarburgAve., June 11.

Mary West, born 1951, theftunder $300, 4825 MarburgAve., June 11.

Melody M. Needels, born 1977,check theft, forgery, 3718Eastern Ave., June 14.

Michaelj Mahon, born 1988,

after hours in park, 5000 Obser-vatory Circle, June 14.

Philip M. Schaller, born 1967, cityincome tax, 1291 Morten Ave.,June 11.

Randal Sanders, born 1967,falsification, 3295 Erie Ave.,June 16.

Rashawn Jackson, born 1989,obstructing official business,2900 Fairfield Ave., June 15.

Thomas Johnson, born 1957,criminal trespassing, 3086Madison Road, June 12.

Incidents/investigationsAggravated menacing5500 Lester Road, June 13.5729 Montgomery Road, June 8.Assault1222 William Howard Taft Road,June 8.

5402 Charloe St., June 10.6111 Montgomery Road, June 10.6346 Montgomery Road, June12.

Breaking and entering1342 Paxton Ave., June 13.3647 Brotherton Road, June 11.4534 Whetsel Ave., June 10.4911 Duck Creek Road, June 10.5046 E. Eastwood Circle, June 9.5428 Lester Road, June 8.545 Delta Ave., June 10.6006 Bramble Ave., June 14.6705 Merwin Ave., June 10.6705 Merwin Ave., June 13.Burglary2777 Baker Place, June 9.3122 Celeron Ave., June 11.4719 Castle Place, June 12.4911 Duck Creek Road, June 10.5421 Lester Road, June 10.6821 Britton Ave., June 12.Criminaldamaging/endangering18 Grandin Lane, June 12.531 Hoge St., June 12.5500 Lester Road, June 13.6225 Madison Road, June 14.

6701 Buckingham Place, June 10.6901 Merwin Ave., June 11.Domestic violenceReported on Charloe Court, June9.

Reported on Madison Road,June 13.

Robbery4804 Whetsel Ave., June 9.Theft1135 Edwards Road, June 14.1222 William Howard Taft Road,June 9.

1232 Cliff Laine Drive, June 12.1787 William Howard Taft Road,June 15.

2712 Woodburn Ave., June 14.2847 Woodburn Ave., June 8.2907 Observatory Ave., June 12.3550 Shaw Ave., June 12.3615 Wilshire Ave., June 12.3746 Broadview Drive, June 9.3900 Paxton Ave., June 12.410 Torrence Court, June 14.4228 Allendorf Drive, June 11.4233 Allendorf Drive, June 11.4318 Erie Ave., June 12.4320 Erie Ave., June 12.4370 Erie Ave., June 12.4700 Marburg Ave., June 13.4825 Marburg Ave., June 11.4825 Marburg Ave., June 11.4825 Marburg Ave., June 12.4825 Marburg Ave., June 13.4825 Marburg Ave., June 14.4825 Marburg Ave., June 8.4914 Roanoke St., June 9.5335 Tompkins Ave., June 8.5639 Macey Ave., June 11.Violation of a protectionorder/consent agreement2950 Cleinview Ave., June 9.

COLUMBIA TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsNicholas Zatac, 33, 3555 Madi-son Park Ave., tampering withevidence, drug possession,resisting arrest, obstructing

official business at I71 andRidge, June 11.

Raymond Montgomery, 36, 4377Eastern Ave., theft at 3240Highland Ave., June 11.

Toni Brabant, 21, 328 Redbird,resisting arrest, disorderlyconduct at I71, June 8.

Adam Rodgers, 23, 774 LovelandMiamiville Road, possession ofdrugs at Little Dry Run Roadand 32, June 7.

Joseph Spear, 51, 3829 LonadaleStreet, open container at 7398Wooster Pike, June 7.

Monie Phelps, 45, 2006 BrambleAve., drug possession at 6811Grace Ave., June 7.

Incidents/investigationsAssaultVictim struck at 4208 Plainville,June 12.

Reported at 5603 ViewpointDrive, June 11.

Breaking and enteringGarage entered and tools andpumps of unknown valueremoved at 7968 WesselmanRoad, June 8.

Criminal damagingBox damaged at 5147 Ridge

Road, June 11.Reported at 4208 PlainvilleRoad, June 12.

Felonious assaultReported at 7954 Harrison Ave.,June 10.

Identity theftReported at 7215 MariemontCrescent, June 7.

TheftReported at 4002 PlainvilleRoad, June 7.

Wallet and contents of un-known value removed at 5300Kennedy Ave., June 11.

FAIRFAXArrests/citationsTrevor Fox, 23, 865 Watch CreekDrive, theft, June 9.

Angela Messeder, 39, 6339Hickorybark Drive, income taxviolation, June 10.

Opherra Jones, 19, 8396 MayfairSt., forgery, criminal tools, June10.

Incidents/investigationsTheftDVDs and T-shirt taken fromWalmart; $255 at 4000 Red

Bank, May 30.Cosmetics, etc. taken fromWalmart at 4000 Red Bank,June 1.

Concert tickets taken; $76 at5908 Wooster Road, June 1.

DVDs taken from Walmart; $230at 4000 Red Bank, June 2.

MARIEMONTArrests/citationsStacey Forwood, 22, 1732 Sut-ton, marijuana possession, May28.

Jacob Corn, 37, 6625 MurrayAve., domestic violence, June10.

Christian Vonderahe, 18, 4406Grove, criminal trespass, un-derage consumption, June 12.

Incidents/investigationsCriminal damagePaint on hood of vehicle at 3720Center St., June 8.

Substance poured on floors ofrestrooms at Bell Tower, May28.

TheftGPS unit taken from vehicle at3741 West St., May 31.

I-Pod taken from vehicle at 3811Miami Road, May 31.

Cash taken from vehicle; $23 at6730 Fieldhouse, June 11.

Projector taken; $800 at 3908Plainville, June 14.

Wallet, etc. taken from vehicle;$200 at 3908 Plainville, June 14.

TERRACE PARKIncidents/investigationsInformationRaccoon trapped in deep win-dow well at 900 Elm, June 6.

FoundI-Pod found at 918 Stanton Ave.,May 26.

POLICE REPORTS

ABOUT POLICE REPORTSThe Community Press publishes the names of all adults

charged with offenses. The information is a matter ofpublic record and does not imply guilt or innocence.

To contact your local police department:» Cincinnati, Capt. Paul Broxterman, District 2 commander,979-4440» Columbia Township, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office,Sgt. Peter Enderle, 683-3444» Fairfax, Rick Patterson, chief, 271-7250» Mariemont, Rick Hines, chief, 271-4089» Terrace Park, Jerry Hayhow, chief, 831-2137 or 825-2280.

COLUMBIA TUSCULUM3568 Handman Ave.: StrombergBrian T & Julie A. Reitenbach toMaceachen Roddy Joseph II;$194,500.

4442 Eastern Ave.: DingessJimmy V. to Embry Darrell &Delena; $11,000.

4443 Eastern Ave.: Ruh BettyFaye to Brammer Donald Ray;$12,000.




4450 Eastern Ave.: Embry Darrell& Delena to Feldman Reva Sue;$6,500.

EAST WALNUT HILLS1529 Burdett Court: Hall Yvonneto HSBC Bank USA National

Association Tr; $38,000.1617 Mcmillan Ave.: JanssensGregory S. to Slagle Douglas R.;$57,000.

2324 Park Ave.: Matlock RonaldJ. & Michelle K. to CarosellaChristopher M.; $175,000.

2403 Upland Place: WieczorekSimone to Koehl John L.;$230,000.

2526 Hackberry St.: ThakarTejosh G. & Preeti to FederalHome Loan Mortgage Corp.;$130,000.

HYDE PARK1323 Delta Ave.: Lefever RichardP. & Christy B. to RamalingamWendy & Suraj; $352,680.

1334 Edwards Road: Giles Karen& Teresa A. Trent to FlorianTodd A. & Kemper H.; $418,000.

2210 Bedford Terrace: Butter-field Jennifer L. & KimberlyAbousaleh to Butterfield Jenni-fer L.; $244,685.

2270 Madison Road: Turner

Jessica L. to Wainer Bradford S.& Lori J. Weiss; $72,000.

2354 Vista Place: Osborn David P.Tr & Peter D. Osborn Tr toMuglia Louis J. & Lisa M.;$192,000.

2444 Madison Road: WilsonNancy to Watson Earla & Don;$126,500.

2897 Minto Ave.: Cherry RobertW. III to Mcbee Morgan P. &Leah K. Schrier; $219,000.

3428 Duncan Ave.: McCabeGabriel to Giansiracusa MichaelP. & Ami Hidaka; $322,500.

3451 Observatory Place: BaylisCharles M. & Cynthia J. toDefoor William R. & CatherineA.; $925,000.

3504 Brentwood Ave.: Curp JohnP. & Trisha L. Manning to Wil-liams Daniel V.; $244,300.

3508 Saybrook Ave.: HauerJames A. to Kunkel JonathanD.; $208,450.

MADISONVILLE4710 Glenshade Ave.: WinfreyDionne V. & Dionne to StroudAnthony W. Tr; $7,000.

5306 Stewart Ave.: Mt Washing-ton Savings & Loan Co. toGassett-Sims Monica L.; $15,500.

5406 Ward St.: Fowler Roy A. Jrto Griffin Timothy Tr; $22,100.

6010 Sierra St.: Homesteading &Urban Redevelopment Corp toPitts Kayla; $64,000.

6907 Merwin Ave.: Hedges JuliaC. to Dln Properties LLC;$59,300.

MARIEMONT6607 Mariemont Ave.: HollydayWilliam M. & Karen P. to BasoraDeland D. & Erica C. Noble;$655,000.

MOUNT LOOKOUT1107 Halpin Ave.: Makin Carol A.Tr to Deck Robert J. Tr & RosalieTr; $7,000.

3143 Linwood Ave.: Seltzer Lucas

C. Tr to Haug Robert & Heather;$190,000.

600 Delta Ave.: Klein Monica toRobins Chase A.; $185,250.

OAKLEY2713 Atlantic Ave.: ShafferMichael & Audrey Wood Shaff-er to Hice Nathan A.; $204,500.

3131 Celeron Ave.: KleinfelderAmy K. to Curry Bentley W.;$130,000.

3303 Sterling Way: McelroyJennifer J. to Robertson BradleyM.; $171,320.

3854 Millsbrae Ave.: HoehnDaniel W. & Kathleen M. Galla-gher to Weinstein Valerie A. &Bennett D. Kottler; $280,000.

3901 Kilbourne Ave.: HeatonAndrew & Holly Bauser Heatonto Fleury Allen E. & Molly F.Gillespie; $235,000.

4130 Club View Drive: U.S. BankN.A. Tr to Sanna Kyle & Cara M.Frericks; $197,500.

TERRACE PARK401 Marietta Ave.: CollazoEvelyn to Lubitz Rebecca Su-zanne Tr; $530,000.

410 Washington Ave.: BurnetCapital LLC to Brg Realty GroupLLC; $130,000.

504 Miami Ave.: Dziedzic JosephW. & Beverly K. to FitzgibbonsMichael J. & Amy M.; $755,000.

504 Miami Ave.: Dziedzic JosephW. & Beverly K. to FitzgibbonsMichael J. & Amy M.; $755,000.

613 Wooster Pike: Morequity Inc.to Paracelsus LLC; $95,634.

WALNUT HILLS2705 Ashland Ave.: GilbertChristopher to Bank Of NewYork Mellon T.; $22,000.

825 Beecher St.: Federal HomeLoan Mortgage Corp. to LinRongmi; $12,500.

REAL ESTATE

A Boston terrierowned by Hyde Parkresident CarolSchroeder is featuredon a Hallmarkbirthday card that willbe available thissummer. Schroederalso wrote the captionfor the card, whichfeatures a humoroustake on aging.PROVIDED

HYDE PARK — Bostonterrier Layla recentlyhad a chance to shine.

Layla is featured on aHallmark card which willbe available in area Krog-er stores this summer.

Layla’s owner andHyde Park resident CarolSchroeder submitted thephoto as well as a captionas part of a Hallmark con-test.

She was among 39 win-ners out of 4,500 entriesin a national contest tocreate a funny birthdaycard featuring a pet.

“I thought it would befun to do,” she said.

For Schroeder the sev-enth time was the charm.She had entered six pre-vious Hallmark card con-tests in other categories.

“I just started snap-ping pictures,” she said.One of the photographsfeatured Layla stretch-ing. Schroeder said shethought of yoga andwrote a caption.

The photo and captionis a humorous look at be-ing a senior celebrating abirthday.

“I am so proud of thatlittle girl,” she said aboutLayla, a former rescuedog. “Two years ago, shewas in an animal shelter,and now she’s on a Hall-mark card.”

Schroeder’s card willbe available at Krogerstores throughout thesummer.

Hyde Park dog isfeatured on card

Hyde Park resident Carol Schroeder poses with herBoston terrier, Layla, who will be featured in aHallmark card. FORREST SELLERS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

By Forrest [email protected]

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICEDISTRICT COURT DIVISION

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It’s recycled. Yet, it’soriginal.

A workshop at the Shar-onville Fine Arts Centerfinds artistic repurpose foritems that would be other-wise discarded.

Artist Deb Brod willwork with communitymembers of all ages to userecycled objects to create atemporary art installationin the yard next to the cen-ter.

Brod will provide bam-boo, grown by her mother,to help inspire new worksof art from used items.

“I like to work with non-traditional materials,”Brod said of the free-formart. “It’s more fun and cre-ative.”

The artwork tends to bemore sculpture-based be-cause it’s material-based,she said of the free-formpieces that don’t need a lotof tools to create.

“It’s a lot of hand work,”she said, “combiningthings.

“These days, people arepushing buttons, and don’thave a lot of opportunity touse their hands this way,”she said.

“It’s therapeutic to

spend time doing it,” Brodsaid, “and to get into a dif-ferent zone.”

Her inspiration grewfrom her parents, whowere born as the Great De-pression was windingdown.

“That generation was allabout new stuff,” Brodsaid. “To have to reusesomething was not good.

“We are going a differ-

ent route now,” she said.The workshop will be:» July 7, 9:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. to create free-form artwork; and

» July 8, 9:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Participants canwatch Brod assemble thepieces into an art installa-tion.

The workshop con-cludes with a celebrationand reception at 1 p.m.

Donations of recycla-bles can be dropped off atthe gallery office at 11165Reading Road, Wednes-days through Fridays from10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Satur-days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Donors also can contactDawna Boehmer, the cen-ter’s executive director, [email protected] or554-1014.

Art workshop takes brandnew view of recyclables

Deb Brod displays original works of recycled materials artin a recent installation through a Good Shepherd CatholicMontessori residency program. PROVIDED

By Kelly [email protected]

Dwellings recentlyopened a showroom at 2003Madison Road in O’Bryon-ville.

Not just the walls, butceilings, moldings and fur-niture are finished in Euro-pean and West Coast finish-es.

Many of the items show-cased in the five rooms offurniture, accessories,lighting, home fashionsand gifts are not currentlyavailable to Greater Cin-cinnati and Midwest cus-tomers.

Design clients includecustom home builders andindividuals who need toadd a facelift to a room, areplanning an addition totheir home or who arebuilding their dream home.

Dwellings co-ownerGrace Jones, a resident ofVilla Hills, is an award-win-ning interior designer.

Jones has teamed withIndian Hill resident CarlaWood, a design consultantwith an eye for architectur-al-designed pieces and alove for those one-of-a-kindvintage pieces that tell astory and can add the“splash” in a finished de-sign.

“Elle Decor” Magazinerecently named Dwellingson Madison one of the re-gion’s top designers.

Jones and Wood de-scribed their goal at Dwell-ings. “We want to bring anunforgettable, fun experi-ence to the adventure of de-sign.

Newdesignshopopens